StatMan Sports Podcast

After two weeks, Steve is back with some interesting number breakdowns as to why the Bucks traded for Jrue Holiday, how it impacts Giannis supermax contract. Also, David Griffin and Sam Presti should be getting GMs of the century awards, if such a thing exist.
And we also break down what each trade thus far means for the Eastern and Western Conference teams.
For anyone who thought the Golden State Warriors were finally free of the long and sleepless nights, anxiety, angst and all other psychological demons that are byproducts of a miserable season, please reconsider, because there’s one more remnant from that rubble they must deal with.

Which is: How do they handle the reward for surviving that?

To be more precise: What should they do with Draft pick No. 2?
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🚨NBA SEASON IS BACK🚨
2020/2021 NBA Preview: Champions, Pretenders, and Hopefuls!
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The arrival of a new NBA season feels like being trapped in a time-warp. While it’s been only two months since the Lakers captured the championship inside the bubble, the teams that didn’t qualify for the league’s restart haven’t played since March.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed about the start of a new season, I am here to help you get sorted out!
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NBA GOAT DEBATE
LeBron James has earned his fourth NBA championship and fourth Finals MVP, closing the gap on the ring total of all-time great Michael Jordan. As LeBron's legacy continues to grow, the debate of who is the GREATEST player in league history becomes closer than ever before.
Few questions have engaged the world of sports as much as the question about the best or greatest sportsman of all time. Often the acronym GOAT – Greatest Of All Time – is attributed to someone who is the greatest at a certain skill. But often the word ”best” or ”best of all time” is mixed into the discussion and then it gets complicated.

The first question to ask is about the difference between ”greatest” and ”best”. Doesn’t it mean the same thing?
First of all, greatness is a measure of the merits and achievements over a complete career while ”best” is a perishable that has to be related to a certain time period.
Things You Will Learn Today

• Jordan vs. LeBron: Playoff Averages
• LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan: Awards and accolades
• LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan: Regular season stats
• How these numbers look in the BIG picture argument
• Piece the numbers with the skill, eye test, longevity, and overall take

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In today's episode, we preview and breakdown the 2020 NBA Finals matchup between the 5th seed Miami Heat v.s. the 1st seed Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams had a particularly "easy" path to the NBA Finals nevertheless they were the best two teams in the NBA Bubble Post-season with both having a 12-3 record.
The coincidence of this series is quite delicious and will own the intrigue and conversation until the ball goes up Wednesday in Game 1. LeBron James will be playing against the team he helped win a pair of championships. This scenario will get heavy airplay in the build-up, as it should; LeBron was a solid favorite to return to the championship round once the Lakers got Anthony Davis, while the Heat make for a surprise guest. The Lakers bring a pair of All-NBA first-team members while Miami hasn’t had anyone on that level since
We break down all things Miami/LA this episode.
Three things to watch

1. Can Goran Dragic maintain his high level for yet another series?
2. How can the Lakers take advantage of their size?
3. Will the Heat’s young shooters cause problems for L.A.?

Number to know
40.7 -- The Lakers have averaged 40.7 points per game in the restricted area in the playoffs. That's down from a league-high 44.1 in the regular season, but still 7.5 more than any other team has averaged in the postseason.

By wide margins, the Lakers rank first in both field goal percentage in the restricted area (70.9%) and the percentage of their shots that have come in the restricted area (34%). LeBron James is responsible for almost half (48%) of their 610 restricted area points via his own buckets (87) and assists (59).

The Lakers have shot better from outside the paint in the playoffs (37.7%, effective field goal percentage of 50.4%) than they did in the regular season (35.5%, 47.7%). But protecting the rim remains extra critical in regard to slowing down the offense that ranked No. 1 in each of the last two rounds (114.4 points scored per 100 possessions in the conference semis, 117.8 per 100 in the conference finals).

That's why we may see a lot more 2-3 zone from the Heat in The Finals. The Lakers scored 39 points on 35 possessions against Miami's zone in the regular season and offer a different look than Boston with their two-big lineups. Though the Celtics got a lot more comfortable against the zone late in the last round, the Heat stuck with it, and it was critical in their fourth-quarter comeback in Game 6.

Most importantly, while open jumpers can be found against it with proper execution, the zone keeps Bam Adebayo near the basket a lot more than the Heat's man-to-man defense. Against this particular opponent, allowing open jumpers is far more preferable than allowing shots at the rim.

This week Steve lets loose on you the audience who doubted his picks and explains why the Pittsburgh Steelers proved exactly why this podcast was started. You don't want to miss it!
Also, he previews the Divisional Weekend and all the matchups!
He also talks about the NBA Covid protocols and Kyrie Irving. Well, more about Kyrie Irving than anything. Telling a vivid story as to what Kyrie Irving has been thinking and what he learned this week about him.
The numbers are there to be broken in the context and you will not want to miss it!
Finally, we are two episodes away from the BIG 1-0-0!!!!
Stay alert for the contest and giveaways!!!!
Enjoy the episode!
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